Cost of living in Kenya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling657 (Taka 520) | Taka 248 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling564 (Taka 447) | Taka 348 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling414 (Taka 328) | Taka 158 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (Taka 78) | Taka 74 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling190 (Taka 151) | Taka 110 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling106 (Taka 84) | Taka 51 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling851 (Taka 674) | Taka 559 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling295 (Taka 234) | Taka 170 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling96 (Taka 76) | Taka 28 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling198 (Taka 157) | Taka 445 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,492 (Taka 1,183) | Taka 1,741 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling171 (Taka 135) | Taka 104 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (Taka 47) | Taka 39 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,644 (Taka 98,768) | Taka 65,848 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,909 (Taka 49,057) | Taka 37,182 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,877 (Taka 5,449) | Taka 3,843 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling73,121 (Taka 57,942) | Taka 43,160 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling46,671 (Taka 36,982) | Taka 25,098 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,403 (Taka 3,489) | Taka 3,440 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,172 (Taka 3,306) | Taka 1,169 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,544 (Taka 33,712) | Taka 36,323 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,764 (Taka 8,530) | Taka 17,859 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (Taka 649) | Taka 434 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling432 (Taka 342) | Taka 852 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (Taka 2,106) | Taka 2,071 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,874 (Taka 2,278) | Taka 2,256 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (Taka 3,621) | Taka 6,217 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (Taka 4,747) | Taka 4,057 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,603,200 (Taka 1,270,380) | Taka 2,828,290 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (Taka 88) | Taka 96 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,745 (Taka 2,968) | Taka 2,639 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (Taka 179) | Taka 205 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (Taka 639) | Taka 492 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (Taka 1,611) | Taka 1,102 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling237 (Taka 188) | Taka 345 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (Taka 308) | Taka 172 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (Taka 260) | Taka 415 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (Taka 131) | Taka 79 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (Taka 131) | Taka 116 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 (Taka 608) | Taka 167 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (Taka 1,549) | Taka 1,097 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,323 (Taka 1,048) | Taka 889 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (Taka 1,585) | Taka 2,107 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,972 (Taka 3,147) | Taka 2,058 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling577 (Taka 457) | Taka 600 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (Taka 249) | Taka 266 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling242 (Taka 191) | Taka 576 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (Taka 36,643) | Taka 35,756 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (Taka 2.54) | Taka 1.67 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,105 (Taka 4,045) | Taka 2,087 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling304 (Taka 241) | Taka 266 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,898 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Kenya is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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